Systems Engineering Manager

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering solutions for chips and advanced displays, is hiring a Systems Engineering Manager in Santa Clara, CA. The role covers systems engineering projects and programs, team leadership, budget responsibility and the integration of new technologies into products and services.

Key responsibilities

• Define project and program objectives and complete preliminary activities such as outcome determination, milestones, viability studies and resource planning.
• Ensure projects and programs meet requirements, including product/process specifications, costs, resource utilization and timeliness.
• Develop personnel through training and career development, manage performance management, goals, employee development plans and coaching, and participate in hiring, rewards and discipline processes; may also manage professional services and outsourced staff.
• Document all phases of project, program and process development and ensure compliance with company policies such as engineering/lab notebooks, patents, confidentiality, ISO, safety and others.
• Assign work to subordinates while supporting their professional development.
• Spearhead research and development of new technologies and integrate new processes, designs and methodologies into products and services.
• Manage departmental budgets and spending, and optimize design development using computing resources.

Required profile

• Comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles in the own job family and knowledge of related job families.
• In-depth understanding of how the discipline fits within the segment or function.
• Ability to manage multiple related teams, set organizational priorities and allocate resources.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex technical, operational and organizational problems.
• Ability to influence others internally and externally, including senior management.
• Understanding of Applied Materials' global Standards of Business Conduct and ethical conduct.

What we offer

• Salary of $185,000 to $254,000, depending on location, hire grade, knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity.
• Additional compensation such as a bonus and a stock award program may be available.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Full-time position with up to 10% travel and relocation eligibility.